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Staffan Björk at 12:37, 4 August 2015

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	~~Fix ->~~ [[Characters]] together with [[Abilities]], [[Actions Have Diegetically Social Consequences]], [[Character Levels]], [[Companions]], [[Enforced Agent Behavior]], [[Improved Abilities]], [[Internal Conflicts]], [[Loyalty]], [[Predetermined Story Structures]], [[New Abilities]], [[Roleplaying]], [[Sidequests]], [[Skills]], or [[Social Dilemmas]]		[[Characters]] together with [[Abilities]], [[Actions Have Diegetically Social Consequences]], [[Character Levels]], [[Companions]], [[Enforced Agent Behavior]], [[Improved Abilities]], [[Internal Conflicts]], [[Loyalty]], [[Predetermined Story Structures]], [[New Abilities]], [[Roleplaying]], [[Sidequests]], [[Skills]], or [[Social Dilemmas]]

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Staffan Björk at 11:56, 4 August 2015

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	A trivial requirement of [[Character Defining Actions]] is that [[Characters]] need some form of [[Abilities]], otherwise they cannot perform any actions that might be character defining. A less trivial choice considering [[Character Defining Actions]] is if the gameplay should support defining [[Characters]] in the game system or support the social agreement between the players of what constitutes the [[Characters]]. It is possible to combine the two but this success of this depends on players' willingness to adjust their perceptions of the [[Characters]] to what the game system dictates. [[Game Masters]] provide a way of negotiating between the two. [[Character Defining Actions]] are typically applied to [[Player Characters]] since players may not perceive the events changing [[Non-Player Characters]] as being based upon actions, but any type of [[Characters]] can be modified by the pattern on a system level.		A trivial requirement of [[Character Defining Actions]] is that [[Characters]] need some form of [[Abilities]], otherwise they cannot perform any actions that might be character defining. A less trivial choice considering [[Character Defining Actions]] is if the gameplay should support defining [[Characters]] in the game system or support the social agreement between the players of what constitutes the [[Characters]]. It is possible to combine the two but this success of this depends on players' willingness to adjust their perceptions of the [[Characters]] to what the game system dictates. [[Game Masters]] provide a way of negotiating between the two. [[Character Defining Actions]] are typically applied to [[Player Characters]] since players may not perceive the events changing [[Non-Player Characters]] as being based upon actions, but any type of [[Characters]] can be modified by the pattern on a system level.

	On a system level [[Character Defining Actions]] can be implemented ~~by [[Character Development]]~~ via [[Skills]] where the performed actions determine the areas of competence gain. [[Improved Abilities]] and [[New Abilities]] can function similarly but may also be consequences of choices in relation to advancements in [[Character Levels\|Character Level]], if these are diegetically presented are characters choices, e.g. which teacher to study under. Alternatively, actions can change the relations between the PC and [[NPCs]] via [[Actions Have Diegetically Social Consequences]]. A prime example of this is declaring one's [[Loyalty]] to a cause, [[Characters\|Character]], or [[Factions\|Faction]], or by breaking such a [[Loyalty]]. Another example can be how one behaves towards ones' [[Companions]] and how one behaves in their presence. An ~~alternative~~ use of [[Character Development]] in relation to [[Character Defining Actions]] is to make the latter an option of how players' wish [[Characters\|Characters']] to develop once the fact that they will develop has been established.		On a system level [[Character Defining Actions]] can be implemented via [[Skills]] where the performed actions determine the areas of competence gain. [[Improved Abilities]] and [[New Abilities]] can function similarly but may also be consequences of choices in relation to advancements in [[Character Levels\|Character Level]], if these are diegetically presented are characters choices, e.g. which teacher to study under. Alternatively, actions can change the relations between the PC and [[NPCs]] via [[Actions Have Diegetically Social Consequences]]. A prime example of this is declaring one's [[Loyalty]] to a cause, [[Characters\|Character]], or [[Factions\|Faction]], or by breaking such a [[Loyalty]]. Another example can be how one behaves towards ones' [[Companions]] and how one behaves in their presence. An use of [[Character Development]] in relation to [[Character Defining Actions]] is to make the latter an option of how players' wish [[Characters\|Characters']] to develop once the fact that they will develop has been established.

	For changes in game systems, the actions that define [[Characters]] can either do so gradually through incremental modifications or through distinct choices that significantly changes the [[Characters]]. The former is typically used in relation [[Skills]] and examples of this exists in [[Basic Roleplaying]] system and the [[The Elder Scrolls series\|Elder Scroll series]]. Games that have moments that radically change [[Characters]] or make the difference in outcome between [[Character Defining Actions]] great often tie this into [[Predetermined Story Structures]]. This can also be achieved through [[Internal Conflicts]] or [[Social Dilemmas]], which may or may not be part of [[Predetermined Story Structures]]. An intermittent options may be the choices offered when a new [[Character Levels\|Character Level]] is reached.		For changes in game systems, the actions that define [[Characters]] can either do so gradually through incremental modifications or through distinct choices that significantly changes the [[Characters]]. The former is typically used in relation [[Skills]] and examples of this exists in [[Basic Roleplaying]] system and the [[The Elder Scrolls series\|Elder Scroll series]]. Games that have moments that radically change [[Characters]] or make the difference in outcome between [[Character Defining Actions]] great often tie this into [[Predetermined Story Structures]]. This can also be achieved through [[Internal Conflicts]] or [[Social Dilemmas]], which may or may not be part of [[Predetermined Story Structures]]. An intermittent options may be the choices offered when a new [[Character Levels\|Character Level]] is reached.
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	[[Character Defining Actions]] result in the creation of [[Player-Designed Characters]] during game sessions. In one sense any use of [[Characters]] introduces [[Character Defining Actions]], even if the game system does not provide support for changing statistics of the [[Characters]] based on players' actions. This since any actions by the [[Characters]] influences how players interpret those characters, even if it was the players who initiated the actions! This of course requires that players do some form of interpretation of the [[Characters]], which is not necessarily done in [[Single-Player Games]] but can be encouraged through [[Cutscenes]] or [[Third-Person Views]]. This may also be a problem in [[Multiplayer Games]] but there representation of other players' [[Characters]] offers additional possibilities for this interpretation. [[Roleplaying]] can further support this since it strengthens the differentiation between the players and the [[Characters]].		[[Character Defining Actions]] result in the creation of [[Player-Designed Characters]] during game sessions. In one sense any use of [[Characters]] introduces [[Character Defining Actions]], even if the game system does not provide support for changing statistics of the [[Characters]] based on players' actions. This since any actions by the [[Characters]] influences how players interpret those characters, even if it was the players who initiated the actions! This of course requires that players do some form of interpretation of the [[Characters]], which is not necessarily done in [[Single-Player Games]] but can be encouraged through [[Cutscenes]] or [[Third-Person Views]]. This may also be a problem in [[Multiplayer Games]] but there representation of other players' [[Characters]] offers additional possibilities for this interpretation. [[Roleplaying]] can further support this since it strengthens the differentiation between the players and the [[Characters]].

	When [[Character ~~Development~~]] is used to achieve [[Character ~~Defining Actions~~]], this supports [[Gain Competence]] goals and [[Player-Planned Development]] if players have some form [[Freedom of Choice]] in what way to develop the [[Characters\|Character]]. When players have taken on goals regarding fulfilling [[Characters]] roles, [[Character Defining Actions]] can give them the experience of [[Role Fulfillment]]. In contrast, when [[Character Defining Actions]] form [[Player Characters]] in ways that the players object to, the pattern can break their [[Emotional Engrossment]].		When [[Character Defining Actions]] is used to achieve [[Character Development]], this supports [[Gain Competence]] goals and [[Player-Planned Development]] if players have some form [[Freedom of Choice]] in what way to develop the [[Characters\|Character]]. When players have taken on goals regarding fulfilling [[Characters]] roles, [[Character Defining Actions]] can give them the experience of [[Role Fulfillment]]. In contrast, when [[Character Defining Actions]] form [[Player Characters]] in ways that the players object to, the pattern can break their [[Emotional Engrossment]].

	Given that [[Character Defining Actions]] typically are not combined with [[Reversibility]], i.e. they are usually spawn [[Irreversible Events]], these types of actions have an associated [[Risk/Reward]] and may require [[Leaps of Faith]] if the consequences of the actions have not been presented clearly enough. Further, since a series of this type of actions describe the development of [[Characters\|Character]] and possibly the change in relationship with [[NPCs]], they form a [[Narration Structures\|Narration Structure]] even if none was planned beforehand. All these consequences make [[Character Defining Actions]] interesting enough to merit being part of [[Gameplay Statistics]] for those games that make use of them.		Given that [[Character Defining Actions]] typically are not combined with [[Reversibility]], i.e. they are usually spawn [[Irreversible Events]], these types of actions have an associated [[Risk/Reward]] and may require [[Leaps of Faith]] if the consequences of the actions have not been presented clearly enough. Further, since a series of this type of actions describe the development of [[Characters\|Character]] and possibly the change in relationship with [[NPCs]], they form a [[Narration Structures\|Narration Structure]] even if none was planned beforehand. All these consequences make [[Character Defining Actions]] interesting enough to merit being part of [[Gameplay Statistics]] for those games that make use of them.

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			==== with [[Characters]] ====
			[[Character Development]]

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	[[Character Alignments]],		[[Character Alignments]],
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	[[Characters]],		[[Characters]],
	[[Companions]], [[NPCs]], [[Open Destiny]],		[[Companions]], [[NPCs]], [[Open Destiny]],
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	=== Can Be Instantiated By ===		=== Can Be Instantiated By ===
	Fix -> [[Characters]] together with [[Abilities]], [[Actions Have Diegetically Social Consequences~~]], [[Character Development~~]], [[Character Levels]], [[Companions]], [[Enforced Agent Behavior]], [[Improved Abilities]], [[Internal Conflicts]], [[Loyalty]], [[Predetermined Story Structures]], [[New Abilities]], [[Roleplaying]], [[Sidequests]], [[Skills]], or [[Social Dilemmas]]		Fix -> [[Characters]] together with [[Abilities]], [[Actions Have Diegetically Social Consequences]], [[Character Levels]], [[Companions]], [[Enforced Agent Behavior]], [[Improved Abilities]], [[Internal Conflicts]], [[Loyalty]], [[Predetermined Story Structures]], [[New Abilities]], [[Roleplaying]], [[Sidequests]], [[Skills]], or [[Social Dilemmas]]

	=== Can Be Modulated By ===		=== Can Be Modulated By ===

Staffan Björk at 09:46, 2 August 2015

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	=== Can Be Instantiated By ===		=== Can Be Instantiated By ===
	[[Abilities]],		Fix -> [[Characters]] together with [[Abilities]], [[Actions Have Diegetically Social Consequences]], [[Character Development]], [[Character Levels]], [[Companions]], [[Enforced Agent Behavior]], [[Improved Abilities]], [[Internal Conflicts]], [[Loyalty]], [[Predetermined Story Structures]], [[New Abilities]], [[Roleplaying]], [[Sidequests]], [[Skills]], or [[Social Dilemmas]]
	[[Actions Have Diegetically Social Consequences]], [[Character Development]], [[Character Levels]], [[Companions]],
	[[Enforced Agent Behavior]], [[Improved Abilities]], [[Internal Conflicts]], [[Loyalty]], [[Predetermined Story Structures]], [[New Abilities]], [[Roleplaying]],
	[[Sidequests]],
	[[Skills]], [[Social Dilemmas]]

	=== Can Be Modulated By ===		=== Can Be Modulated By ===

Staffan Björk at 13:21, 2 January 2015

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	Given that [[Character Defining Actions]] typically are not combined with [[Reversibility]], i.e. they are usually spawn [[Irreversible Events]], these types of actions have an associated [[Risk/Reward]] and may require [[Leaps of Faith]] if the consequences of the actions have not been presented clearly enough. Further, since a series of this type of actions describe the development of [[Characters\|Character]] and possibly the change in relationship with [[NPCs]], they form a [[Narration Structures\|Narration Structure]] even if none was planned beforehand. All these consequences make [[Character Defining Actions]] interesting enough to merit being part of [[Gameplay Statistics]] for those games that make use of them.		Given that [[Character Defining Actions]] typically are not combined with [[Reversibility]], i.e. they are usually spawn [[Irreversible Events]], these types of actions have an associated [[Risk/Reward]] and may require [[Leaps of Faith]] if the consequences of the actions have not been presented clearly enough. Further, since a series of this type of actions describe the development of [[Characters\|Character]] and possibly the change in relationship with [[NPCs]], they form a [[Narration Structures\|Narration Structure]] even if none was planned beforehand. All these consequences make [[Character Defining Actions]] interesting enough to merit being part of [[Gameplay Statistics]] for those games that make use of them.

	For games where a [[Characters\|Character]] has an [[Open Destiny]], the actions that decide which destiny will manifest itself are [[Character Defining Actions]]. For the games that use [[Character Alignments]], performing actions that force a change in an alignment qualifies as a [[Character Defining Actions\|Character Defining Action]] (and can be an example of how [[Characters]] can have an [[Open Destiny]]).		For games where a [[Characters\|Character]] has an [[Open Destiny]], the actions that decide which destiny will manifest itself are [[Character Defining Actions]]. For the games that use [[Character Alignments]], performing actions that force a change in an alignment qualifies as a [[Character Defining Actions\|Character Defining Action]] (and can be an example of how [[Characters]] can have an [[Open Destiny]]). While other types of [[Character Defining Actions]] (e.g. raising [[Skills\|Skill]] levels) may not qualify as [[Exceptional Events]], these types of actions and events may do so.

	As mentioned above, [[Cutscenes]] can both instantiate [[Character Defining Actions]] and remove the possibilities for them depending on the stance players take towards who has the right to interpret the [[Characters\|Characters']] personalities.		As mentioned above, [[Cutscenes]] can both instantiate [[Character Defining Actions]] and remove the possibilities for them depending on the stance players take towards who has the right to interpret the [[Characters\|Characters']] personalities.
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	== Relations ==		== Relations ==
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	[[Characters]], [[Gain Competence]], [[Gameplay Statistics]], [[Irreversible Events]],		[[Characters]],
			[[Exceptional Events]],
			[[Gain Competence]], [[Gameplay Statistics]], [[Irreversible Events]],
	[[Leaps of Faith]], [[Narration Structures]], [[Player-Planned Development]], [[Risk/Reward]],		[[Leaps of Faith]], [[Narration Structures]], [[Player-Planned Development]], [[Risk/Reward]],
	[[Role Fulfillment]],		[[Role Fulfillment]],

Staffan Björk at 11:24, 13 October 2014

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	Given that [[Character Defining Actions]] typically are not combined with [[Reversibility]], i.e. they are usually spawn [[Irreversible Events]], these types of actions have an associated [[Risk/Reward]] and may require [[Leaps of Faith]] if the consequences of the actions have not been presented clearly enough. Further, since a series of this type of actions describe the development of [[Characters\|Character]] and possibly the change in relationship with [[NPCs]], they form a [[Narration Structures\|Narration Structure]] even if none was planned beforehand. All these consequences make [[Character Defining Actions]] interesting enough to merit being part of [[Gameplay Statistics]] for those games that make use of them.		Given that [[Character Defining Actions]] typically are not combined with [[Reversibility]], i.e. they are usually spawn [[Irreversible Events]], these types of actions have an associated [[Risk/Reward]] and may require [[Leaps of Faith]] if the consequences of the actions have not been presented clearly enough. Further, since a series of this type of actions describe the development of [[Characters\|Character]] and possibly the change in relationship with [[NPCs]], they form a [[Narration Structures\|Narration Structure]] even if none was planned beforehand. All these consequences make [[Character Defining Actions]] interesting enough to merit being part of [[Gameplay Statistics]] for those games that make use of them.

	For games where a [[Characters\|Character]] has an [[Open Destiny]], the actions that decide which destiny will manifest itself are [[Character Defining Actions]]. For the games that use [[Character ~~Alignment~~]], performing actions that force a change in ~~the~~ alignment qualifies as a [[Character Defining Actions\|Character Defining Action]] (and can be an example of how [[Characters]] can have an [[Open Destiny]]).		For games where a [[Characters\|Character]] has an [[Open Destiny]], the actions that decide which destiny will manifest itself are [[Character Defining Actions]]. For the games that use [[Character Alignments]], performing actions that force a change in an alignment qualifies as a [[Character Defining Actions\|Character Defining Action]] (and can be an example of how [[Characters]] can have an [[Open Destiny]]).

	As mentioned above, [[Cutscenes]] can both instantiate [[Character Defining Actions]] and remove the possibilities for them depending on the stance players take towards who has the right to interpret the [[Characters\|Characters']] personalities.		As mentioned above, [[Cutscenes]] can both instantiate [[Character Defining Actions]] and remove the possibilities for them depending on the stance players take towards who has the right to interpret the [[Characters\|Characters']] personalities.
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	[[Character ~~Alignment~~]],		[[Character Alignments]],
	[[Character Development]],		[[Character Development]],
	[[Characters]],		[[Characters]],

Staffan Björk at 10:32, 12 October 2014

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	Given that [[Character Defining Actions]] typically are not combined with [[Reversibility]], i.e. they are usually spawn [[Irreversible Events]], these types of actions have an associated [[Risk/Reward]] and may require [[Leaps of Faith]] if the consequences of the actions have not been presented clearly enough. Further, since a series of this type of actions describe the development of [[Characters\|Character]] and possibly the change in relationship with [[NPCs]], they form a [[Narration Structures\|Narration Structure]] even if none was planned beforehand. All these consequences make [[Character Defining Actions]] interesting enough to merit being part of [[Gameplay Statistics]] for those games that make use of them.		Given that [[Character Defining Actions]] typically are not combined with [[Reversibility]], i.e. they are usually spawn [[Irreversible Events]], these types of actions have an associated [[Risk/Reward]] and may require [[Leaps of Faith]] if the consequences of the actions have not been presented clearly enough. Further, since a series of this type of actions describe the development of [[Characters\|Character]] and possibly the change in relationship with [[NPCs]], they form a [[Narration Structures\|Narration Structure]] even if none was planned beforehand. All these consequences make [[Character Defining Actions]] interesting enough to merit being part of [[Gameplay Statistics]] for those games that make use of them.

	For games where a [[Characters\|Character]] has an [[Open Destiny]], the actions that decide which destiny will manifest itself are [[Character Defining Actions]].		For games where a [[Characters\|Character]] has an [[Open Destiny]], the actions that decide which destiny will manifest itself are [[Character Defining Actions]]. For the games that use [[Character Alignment]], performing actions that force a change in the alignment qualifies as a [[Character Defining Actions\|Character Defining Action]] (and can be an example of how [[Characters]] can have an [[Open Destiny]]).

	As mentioned above, [[Cutscenes]] can both instantiate [[Character Defining Actions]] and remove the possibilities for them depending on the stance players take towards who has the right to interpret the [[Characters\|Characters']] personalities.		As mentioned above, [[Cutscenes]] can both instantiate [[Character Defining Actions]] and remove the possibilities for them depending on the stance players take towards who has the right to interpret the [[Characters\|Characters']] personalities.
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			[[Character Alignment]],
	[[Character Development]],		[[Character Development]],
	[[Characters]],		[[Characters]],

Staffan Björk at 14:46, 15 September 2014

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	== Using the pattern ==		== Using the pattern ==
	A ~~primary~~ choice ~~when~~ considering [[Character Defining Actions]] is if the gameplay should support defining [[Characters]] in the game system or support the social agreement between the players of what constitutes the [[Characters]]. It is possible to combine the two but this success of this depends on players' willingness to adjust their perceptions of the [[Characters]] to what the game system dictates. [[Game Masters]] provide a way of negotiating between the two. [[Character Defining Actions]] are typically applied to [[Player Characters]] since players may not perceive the events changing [[Non-Player Characters]] as being based upon actions, but any type of [[Characters]] can be modified by the pattern on a system level.		A trivial requirement of [[Character Defining Actions]] is that [[Characters]] need some form of [[Abilities]], otherwise they cannot perform any actions that might be character defining. A less trivial choice considering [[Character Defining Actions]] is if the gameplay should support defining [[Characters]] in the game system or support the social agreement between the players of what constitutes the [[Characters]]. It is possible to combine the two but this success of this depends on players' willingness to adjust their perceptions of the [[Characters]] to what the game system dictates. [[Game Masters]] provide a way of negotiating between the two. [[Character Defining Actions]] are typically applied to [[Player Characters]] since players may not perceive the events changing [[Non-Player Characters]] as being based upon actions, but any type of [[Characters]] can be modified by the pattern on a system level.

	On a system level [[Character Defining Actions]] can be implemented by [[Character Development]] via [[Skills]] where the performed actions determine the areas of competence gain. [[Improved Abilities]] and [[New Abilities]] can function similarly but may also be consequences of choices in relation to advancements in [[Character Levels\|Character Level]], if these are diegetically presented are characters choices, e.g. which teacher to study under. Alternatively, actions can change the relations between the PC and [[NPCs]] via [[Actions Have Diegetically Social Consequences]]. A prime example of this is declaring one's [[Loyalty]] to a cause, [[Characters\|Character]], or [[Factions\|Faction]], or by breaking such a [[Loyalty]]. Another example can be how one behaves towards ones' [[Companions]] and how one behaves in their presence. An alternative use of [[Character Development]] in relation to [[Character Defining Actions]] is to make the latter an option of how players' wish [[Characters\|Characters']] to develop once the fact that they will develop has been established.		On a system level [[Character Defining Actions]] can be implemented by [[Character Development]] via [[Skills]] where the performed actions determine the areas of competence gain. [[Improved Abilities]] and [[New Abilities]] can function similarly but may also be consequences of choices in relation to advancements in [[Character Levels\|Character Level]], if these are diegetically presented are characters choices, e.g. which teacher to study under. Alternatively, actions can change the relations between the PC and [[NPCs]] via [[Actions Have Diegetically Social Consequences]]. A prime example of this is declaring one's [[Loyalty]] to a cause, [[Characters\|Character]], or [[Factions\|Faction]], or by breaking such a [[Loyalty]]. Another example can be how one behaves towards ones' [[Companions]] and how one behaves in their presence. An alternative use of [[Character Development]] in relation to [[Character Defining Actions]] is to make the latter an option of how players' wish [[Characters\|Characters']] to develop once the fact that they will develop has been established.
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			[[Abilities]],
	[[Actions Have Diegetically Social Consequences]], [[Character Development]], [[Character Levels]], [[Companions]],		[[Actions Have Diegetically Social Consequences]], [[Character Development]], [[Character Levels]], [[Companions]],
	[[Enforced Agent Behavior]], [[Improved Abilities]], [[Internal Conflicts]], [[Loyalty]], [[Predetermined Story Structures]], [[New Abilities]], [[Roleplaying]],		[[Enforced Agent Behavior]], [[Improved Abilities]], [[Internal Conflicts]], [[Loyalty]], [[Predetermined Story Structures]], [[New Abilities]], [[Roleplaying]],

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	=== Examples ===		=== Examples ===
	~~With~~ the ~~successfully use of a skill or ability in table-top role-playing games such as~~ [[~~CORPS~~]] and ~~[[Basic Role~~-~~Playing]] system one gets experience~~ in ~~those skills, and~~ the ~~skill will increase after enough use~~. A ~~similar system is used~~ in the [[~~The Elder Scrolls series\|Elder Scrolls~~ series]].		The choices players make in the [[Fable II]] changes their alignments, several independent measures including Good-Evil, Slim-Fat, Pure-Corrupt, and Scary-Funny. Besides influencing how NPCs react to the player characters, changes in these alignments also change the appearance of the avatars. A main part of the storyline in the first installation of the [[Witcher series]] revolves around giving advice to a young boy that possesses magical powers - the choice of which advice one gives effects through the narration not only on the boy but also on the player's character.

	~~The choices players make~~ in ~~the~~ [[~~Fable II~~]] ~~changes their alignments, several independent measures including Good-Evil, Slim-Fat, Pure-Corrupt~~, and ~~Scary~~-~~Funny~~. ~~Besides influencing how NPCs react to~~ the ~~player characters, changes~~ in these ~~alignments also change~~ the ~~appearance of the avatars~~. A ~~main part of the storyline~~ in ~~the first installation of~~ the [[~~Witcher~~ series]] ~~revolves around giving advice to a young boy that possesses magical powers - the choice of which advice one gives effects through the narration not only on the boy but also on the player's character~~.		As weak form of [[Character Defining Actions]] can be found in some [[:Category:Tabletop Roleplaying Games\|Tabletop Roleplaying Games]], e.g. [[CORPS]] and [[Basic Role-Playing]]. Here, the successfully use of a skill results in experience in these, and the skills will increase after enough use. A similar system is used in the [[The Elder Scrolls series\|Elder Scrolls series]].

	== Using the pattern ==		== Using the pattern ==